Ottawa – Mega Soft Universal (Pediatric) Patient Return Electrode pads, which were designed for patients only up to 22.7kg, have been recalled and removed from healthcare facilities and should NOT be used in any age group. The Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrode pads listed in Table 2 should only be used on patients aged 12 years and …
Ottawa – This recall involves a NÜTRL branded 30 oz. (887 ml) stainless steel tumbler cup manufactured by Sunscope that was provided to consumers for free as a promotional gift with purchase of a case of 12 or 15 NÜTRL seltzers, sold at various liquor commissions and private retailers licensed to sell liquor throughout Canada. Based on testing to date, some of …
TORONTO– Eli Lilly Canada Inc. announced today that Health Canada authorized Ebglyss ™ (lebrikizumab), a targeted IL-13 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a body weight of at least 40kg, whose disease is not well controlled despite treatment with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.1 …
Ottawa – Canadians deserve to live in a safe and healthy environment. That is why the Government of Canada is ensuring transparency, safety and protection of human health and the environment by developing and implementing pest control product regulation. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced Health Canada is publishing proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (PCPR) in Canada Gazette, Part …
Ottawa – National Blood Donor Week and World Blood Donor Day on June 14, is an important time to raise awareness about blood, plasma and blood products donation and recognize the donors who help save lives with their contributions. In Canada, the demand for blood, plasma, and blood products remains high, especially among certain racial and ethnic communities. Donors from …
Ottawa – Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Sadly, some people have to choose between paying their bills or taking care of their teeth, while others face barriers due to geographical distances, physical barriers to accessing a …
Ottawa – The first one million seniors who successfully applied to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and have a May coverage start date in their welcome package, can now receive the dental care they need. Also as of today, potentially eligible people aged 65 and above can now apply to the CDCP online, a new user-friendly tool designed to help Canadians …
Ottawa – Health Canada has confirmed the presence of DNA contamination in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and also confirmed that Pfizer did not disclose the contamination to the public health authority. The DNA contamination includes the Simian Virus 40 (SV40) promoter and enhancer Pfizer did not previously disclose and that some experts say is a cancer risk due to potential integration …
Ottawa – With boating season fast approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all private boaters of their entry and reporting obligations when navigating Canadian waters or entering Canada by boat. Understanding the reporting requirements will ensure a safe and enjoyable season on the water. These are the top travel tips for boaters entering Canada: Know before you go. Before …
Ottawa – Nutrition Month is celebrated each March to remind us all of how essential good nutrition is to our health and well-being. This year’s theme “We Are Dietitians!”, and this month we celebrate the important role Dietitians play in helping us achieve good nutrition, as well as the benefits of making healthy eating choices to improve our quality of …
